The Research Imperative

Librarians know and understand research. Health sciences librarians engage in the research process with their customers because doing so contributes to positive patient outcomes, advances scientific knowledge, and ultimately leads to improved population health. MLA supports librarians in this endeavor. Through the Research Imperative, MLA supports health sciences librarians in extending this commitment, this core value. The association provides opportunities for members to play a more integral role in developing evidence for institutional decision making.